DisabilityEQUALITYFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSLife, Liberty & SecurityPRESS RELEASES CCLA strongly opposes Alberta’s proposed forced treatment law TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA),…Harini SivalangamApril 15, 2025
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASES CCLA to Defend Canadians’ Mobility Rights at Supreme Court TORONTO, April 15, 2025 – The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will appear at the…Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 15, 2025
FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSNotwithstanding ClausePRESS RELEASES Federal Election: CCLA Leads Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause TORONTO - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Federal Leaders Must Commit to Protecting People of Canada’s Rights…Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 8, 2025
EQUALITYFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRace, Religion & Ethnicity CCLA on The Advocates’ Society’s Recent Decision TORONTO - Read here CCLA's letter to The Advocates' Society on their decision to rescind…CCLAApril 4, 2025
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Intervenes at the Quebec Superior Court to Defend the Right to Effective Representation Citizens’ votes should not be unduly diluted. Today, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed its…Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 4, 2025
Freedom of ReligionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSLife, Liberty & Security CCLA Granted Leave to Intervene in BC Case on Medical Assistance in Dying and Freedom of Religion The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has been granted leave to intervene in Gaye O’Neill…Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 1, 2025
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRight to Protest Bubble Zone Bylaws: CCLA Writes to Toronto City Council to Raise Charter Concerns TORONTO - The Canadian Civil Liberties Association just sent a letter to Toronto City Council…Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 1, 2025
EQUALITYFreedom of ReligionPRESS RELEASESRace, Religion & EthnicityRefugees & Immigration CCLA Warns Quebec Bill 84 Threatens Social Cohesion, Calls for Meaningful Consultation MONTREAL — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association made the following submissions to the Committee on…Harini SivalangamMarch 21, 2025
FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASES CCLA on the Supreme Court of Canada’s Ruling in the Working Families Case: An Important Victory for Democracy It is profoundly regrettable that the Ontario government chose to use the notwithstanding clause to…CCLAMarch 7, 2025
Freedom of AssociationFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Opposes New Limits on Right to Strike MONTREAL — Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties…CCLAFebruary 21, 2025